Ari Hest kicks of Harmony on the Green's 5th season on October 3rd! 

Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts is thrilled to kick off its 5th season with the terrific Ari Hest. Hest has crafted a unique path in music – independently building a loyal following through relentless college touring, then on to major label albums, and then reimagining listener engagement through fan-driven projects like “52” and his Patreon-powered “The Treehouse Project”. A Grammy nominated singer/songwriter(best folk album, 2017) who began his career two decades ago, he’s performed both in the U.S. and abroad with artists like The Indigo Girls, Martin Sexton, Judy Collins and Suzanne Vega. Many of Ari’s songs have appeared on TV and film – The Path, The Lincoln Lawyer, Private Practice, Army Wives, and One Tree Hill to name a few. Ari’s newest endeavor, The Treehouse Project, has him writing, recording and releasing a song on his Patreon every two weeks since early 2022. Based on the votes of his subscribers, he remixes the 10 favorite songs from each year and releases an album. The project is currently in its fourth year and is approaching 100 original songs. Our concerts are still just $25 (plus ticketing fees) and have, as always, a "pay what you can" feature so that everyone can enjoy live music!

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Reggie Harris returns to Harmony on the Green, Nov. 7th!

Reggie Harris makes a return visit to Harmony on the Green! Reggie appeared in our very first show, along with Alastair Moock. We're thrilled to bring him back for a solo show in this, our 5th season. Reggie Harris is a singer-songwriter, storyteller and world-renowned song-leader who is a powerful interpreter of the global music narrative. A passionate, engaging inspirational entertainer and concert artist Reggie is recognized for focusing new energy on the important role of music in the discourse for inclusion and the struggle for human rights using the lessons of history as a base. As an expert on the music of the Underground Railroad and the Modern Civil Rights Movement he is at home on stage as performer, lecturer or leading discussion in seminars or in the classroom.&nbsp; Known for over 40 years as one-half of the eminently prominent duo, Kim &amp; Reggie Harris, Reggie continues to criss-cross the country, carrying the message of joy, unity, tolerance and peace through the powerful medium of live music. Reggie remains in high demand for concerts, schools, University residencies, community-building, festivals and teaching workshops.

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Floyd's Row at Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse

Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts welcomes the critically acclaimed, and incredibly eclectic, Floyd's Row to our 5th season! From traditional English music to early music to Dylan tunes, the eclectic Floyd's Row performs a unique concert drawing from English tradition to create a new sound that is all their own. Founded in 2012 in Oxford, UK by Chris Ferebee (mandolin, guitar &amp; cittern), Alistair Anderson (English concertina &amp; Northumbrian pipes), Andrew Arceci (viola da gamba &amp; double bass), Floyds Row has developed into a folk-classical collective, pulling from early, folk, and classical idioms. What began as an Oxford-based project has blossomed into a touring ensemble on notable stages across the UK and U.S., with a critically appreciated album that merges chamber elegance with folk resonance. The name "Floyds Row" comes from a historic street in Oxford that runs beside the Faculty of Music of the University of Oxford. Our concerts are still just $25 (plus ticketing fees) and have, as always, a "pay what you can" feature so that everyone can enjoy live music!

Rachel Sumner & Travelling Light at Harmony on the Green

&nbsp;Blending bluegrass, folk, and close three-part harmony, Rachel Sumner and Travelling Light pairs virtuosic musicianship with fearless storytelling, creating concerts that are as entertaining as they are thought-provoking. Their songs wander through labor history, folklore, the American West, and the lives of women history has too often overlooked. Again and again, they hold the past up like a mirror, asking what it still has to teach us today.&nbsp; They&nbsp; won the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest, and Sumner is also a winner of the Kerrville New Folk Competition. She has performed at the Library of Congress, where five of her original songs are preserved in the American Folklife Center archives, and her songwriting has been recognized by the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Touring nationally, Rachel Sumner &amp; Traveling Light has appeared everywhere from Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, and Earl Scruggs Music Festival to beloved listening rooms like Caffè Lena, Club Passim, and Sweetwater Music Hall. Whether on a festival stage or in a backyard house concert, the trio brings the same joyful musicianship, effortless chemistry, and spirit of discovery to every room. Audiences leave laughing, singing, and carrying the stories with them long after the drive home. Our concerts are still just $25 (plus ticketing fees) and have, as always, a "pay what you can" feature so that everyone can enjoy live music!

Candlelight Garden Concerts: Dashing Rock Celtic Trio

An evening of traditional Celtic music with a trio of terrific musicians who play a wide range of instruments. Elizabeth Ketudat, Dave Cabral, and Sarah MacConduibh are Dashing Rock Celtic Trio. From the fiddle and nyckelharpa to accordian and Scottish small pipes and much more, these three terrific musicians bring us the best of Celtic music. Join us in our beautiful courtyard garden for these intimate shows performed in the round. Surrounded by candlelight, with complimentary lemonade at intermission, these concerts are magical evening of live music in the heart of Lexington. Seats are general admission and doors open at 7:00.

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Gypsy Jazz and Swing with Swing400 at Hancock Church's Candlelight Concerts

The Swing440 duo, violinist Tomoko Iwamoto and guitarist Jack Soref, bring the spirited tradition of Gypsy jazz to life, drawing inspiration from the legendary Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. Their vibrant sound—rooted in the swing era of the 1930’s and '40s—is infused with a contemporary flair that’s sure to get toes tapping and audiences dancing! Join us in our beautiful courtyard garden for these intimate shows performed in the round. Surrounded by candlelight, with complimentary lemonade at intermission, these concerts are magical evening of live music in the heart of Lexington. Seats are general admission and doors open at 7:00.

 Songs of John Prine with Alastair Moock and Sean Staples

The Grammy Award winning Alastair Moock is joined by Sean Staples as they perform songs by the legendary John Prine and talk about his impact on their own song writing and musical life. Prine was one of the greatest song writers in the latter half of the 20th century and his impact on American music is immeasurable. With songs like Paradise and Angel in Montgomery, Prine was a songwriter’s songwriter and his work informed several generations of musicians. Come hear these two local legends sing their interpretations of these timeless songs. Join us in our beautiful courtyard garden for these intimate shows performed in the round. Surrounded by candlelight, with complimentary lemonade at intermission, these concerts are magical evening of live music in the heart of Lexington. Seats are general admission and doors open at 7:00.

This Is My Song: A Concert in Memory of Martins Aldins  Sunday, June 7th at 3:00 p.m. at Hancock Church in Lexington

A stunning afternoon of music by dozens of musicians and three area ensembles is on offer for Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Hancock Church in Lexington. This Is My Song: A Memorial Concert for Martins Aldins will celebrate the musical life and legacy of the longtime area musician who presented dozens of concerts for more than 25 years in Lexington and beyond. The concert is free and open to all. The concert will feature three of the ensembles Martins “Marty” Aldins sang in or led– A Joyful Noyse Early Music Ensemble, the professional Labyrinth Choir, and the Hancock Chancel Choir. In addition, traditional Latvian folk tunes arranged by Marty will be performed by traditional Latvian musicians, as well as chamber music by some of Marty’s musical collaborators. The program will feature works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Biber, Arvo Pärt, Morten Lauridsen, and much more. The concert will range through much of the wide range of music that Marty enjoyed and participated in making: choral music, early music, chamber music, traditional Latvian music, and more.  “Marty was a key component of our music program for over 25 years,” says Mark Morgan, Director of Music at the church, “his love of music, his voice, and his gentle spirit are sorely missed and we welcome this opportunity to celebrate his long legacy of music making.”  The concert will be followed by a reception. Hancock Church is located at 1912 Massachusetts Ave, on the Battle Green in Lexington (MA) center. There is parking in the rear of the church, and an elevator is accessible via the Massachusetts Ave entrance.

Pamela Means & Kim Moberg (opening) at Harmony on the Green in Lexington

On Saturday, May 2nd Harmony on the Green&nbsp; is thrilled to present a fantastic evening with two of Boston’s pre-eminent talents, award winning singer/songwriters Pamela Means and Kim Moberg. &nbsp;Pamela Means is an Easthampton MA-based, multiple award-winning, singer-songwriter and jazz musician. Protest anthem writing, Biracial, Queer, Artist-Activist and, “one of the fiercest guitar players and politically-rooted musicians in the industry today," (Curve Magazine) - who's worn a hole in two of her guitars - with her "insanely brilliant" (Press Herald, Portland ME) and “stark, defiant songs.” (New York Times)&nbsp; Opening for Means is Kim Moberg, whose rich vocals, described as “a blend of honey and whiskey”, gently guide listeners through her musical stories while her compositions tug at feelings of melancholy, heartbreak, healing and social consciousness. &nbsp; Moberg is an Alaska native, who suffered a lifetime of debilitating stage fright. In 2014 she set out to overcome that stage fright and wrote her first song. Kim teamed with Grammy nominated producer Jon Evans to record three albums, all receiving critical acclaim and charting on the Folk Alliance International DJ charts. Kim’s third release “The Seven Fires Prophecy Suite for Humanity” (2023) is an original 8 song suite that tells the ancient yet relevant Anishinaabe legend “The Seven Fires Prophecy”. Her newest project “All That Really Matters” addresses the arc of human emotion from loss and betrayal to prejudice and melancholy to the most important - love. Harmony on the Green is wheelchair accessible from our front door on Massachusetts Avenue. Once inside there is an elevator up to Clark Hall. We have single user accessible bathrooms on the first floor and next to the hall. Ample free parking including accessible spaces are available in the back of the building, and there is parking on both sides of Mass Ave with one or two accessible spots. We also have two additional accessible parking spots on the side of the building. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Violinist Aija Reke and pianist Lorena Tecu perform for Hancock Church’s free noontime concert series, April 1st

Hancock Church’s&nbsp; free noontime concerts series concludes on April 1st. Violinist Aija Reke and pianist Lorena Tecu perform the Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano by Cesar Franck. A doctoral student at Boston University, Aija has appeared at the church many times in our orchestras and with the early music group A Joyful Noyse. Hancock Church is wheelchair accessible and has single user accessible bathrooms. Our front entrance is accessible, and once inside you will find an elevator that goes up to Clark Hall. There is free parking in our back lot where there are ADA parking spots, and there are two more such parking spots on the side of our building. Our Noontime Concert Series is generously supported by the Creative Expressions program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. This grant enables us to hire top notch musicians and present them to you free of charge!

Rachel Shukan presents a program of music by women composers for Hancock Church's Free Noontime Concerts series 

Hancock Church in Lexington’s&nbsp; free noontime concerts are back with a whole new season this winter/spring during the season of lent. Join us each Wednesday February 18th - April 1st, 2026, in Clark Hall at the church for a 30 minute live music break in your day! Each week features a new group and a wide variety of music. On March 25th, mezzo soprano Rachel Shukan has her series debut, singing a program of music by women composers. Hancock Church is wheelchair accessible and has single user accessible bathrooms. Our front entrance is accessible, and once inside you will find an elevator that goes up to Clark Hall. There is free parking in our back lot where there are ADA parking spots, and there are two more such parking spots on the side of our building. Our Noontime Concert Series is generously supported by the Creative Expressions program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. This grant enables us to hire top notch musicians and present them to you free of charge!

Pianist Shi Chen returns to Hancock Church's Noontime Concert Series March 18th

Pianist Shi Chen returns to Hancock Church in Lexington's Noontime Concert Series with a new solo program.&nbsp; Ms. Chen is a graduate student at the Longy School of Music who has appeared on our series several times and we always welcome her return! Hancock Church is wheelchair accessible and has single user accessible bathrooms. Our front entrance is accessible, and once inside you will find an elevator that goes up to Clark Hall. There is free parking in our back lot where there are ADA parking spots, and there are two more such parking spots on the side of our building. Our Noontime Concert Series is generously supported by the Creative Expressions program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. This grant enables us to hire top notch musicians and present them to you free of charge!

Bellavoce, featuring Ian Watson on piano presents "Light after Darkness at Hancock Church's Noontime concert series 

Hancock Church in Lexington’s&nbsp; noontime concerts are back with a whole new season this winter/spring during the season of lent. Join us each Wednesday February 18th - April 1st, 2026, in Clark Hall at the church for a 30 minute live music break in your day! Each week features a new group and a wide variety of music. On March 11th - &nbsp;Bellavoce returns with Ian Watson on piano, bringing their program “Light after Darkness” featuring works for women's voices by Gabriel Faure, Elaine Hagenberg, Ola Gjeilo, and Felix Mendelssohn alongside a timeless Lenten Gregorian chant, and a traditional spiritual. Contemplative readings by Natalie Dykstra, author of Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner will weave the music together, offering space for prayer, reflection, and renewal. Our Noontime Concert Series is generously supported by the Creative Expressions program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. This grant enables us to hire top notch musicians and present them to you free of charge!

Karen Burciaga & Matthew Wright present their concert Liberty Tree,  as part of Hancock Church’s Noontime concert series

Our free noontime concerts are back with a whole new season this winter/spring during the season of lent. Join us each Wednesday February 18th - April 1st, 2026, in Clark Hall at the church for a 30 minute live music break in your day! Each week features a new group and a wide variety of music: March 4th – Karen Burciaga (baroque violin, guitar, voice) &amp; Matthew Wright (lute, guitar, voice) present a concert called Liberty Tree. In honor of the country’s 250th anniversary, Karen and Matthew of Boston-based ensemble Seven Times Salt will lead you on a musical tour of early New England performed on period instruments. They’ll trace a lineage from the eve of the Revolution to eventual victory at Yorktown through songs of liberty, rants against taxation and tyranny, wartime laments, and some of George Washington’s favorite dance tunes. You’ll hear quotes from 18th-century writers and even sing along with tunes ranging from the battlefield to the ballroom! Hancock Church is wheelchair accessible and has single user accessible bathrooms. Our front entrance is accessible, and once inside you will find an elevator that goes up to Clark Hall. There is free parking in our back lot where there are ADA parking spots, and there are two more such parking spots on the side of our building. Our Noontime Concert Series is generously supported by the Creative Expressions program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. This grant enables us to hire top notch musicians and present them to you free of charge!

Essex Piano Trio performs a free concert at Hancock Church February 18oncert at Ha

Hancock Church's 2026 Noontime Concert Series launches on&nbsp;Wednesday, Feb. 18th&nbsp;with the return of the&nbsp;Essex Piano Trio. This trio of terrific musicians–Beverly Soll, piano, Ashley Offret, violin, and Dave Cabral, cello–will present “A Conversation Among Friends.” The program will feature music by Maurice Ravel and his onetime student, then lifelong friend, Ralph Vaughan Williams. Included will be Ravel’s famous&nbsp;Pavane for a Dead Princess&nbsp;and Vaughan Williams popular folk song settings. The connections and influences of each composer on the other will be lifted up–all in 30 minutes! The concert is free and open to all. It will take place in Clark Hall at Hancock Church (1912 Mass Ave. in Lexington) There is free parking in the rear of the church, and an elevator can be accessed off of the Mass Ave entrance. For more information on the whole series, visit &nbsp;<a href="http://hancockchurch.org/concerts">hancockchurch.org/concerts</a>

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